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AP08 NYB

2008 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,825 mi
Last recorded166,825 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 NYB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 166,825 miles

Diesel cooler pipe stained damp

General corrosion to suspension, exhaust, brake discs and pipes

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing/cracking in tread 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 155,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs heavily corroded on faces and pads worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 155,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs heavily corroded on faces and pads worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 152,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 152,358 miles

Corrosion to coil springs and brake pipes

Fail 25 Feb 2021 152,358 miles

Corrosion to coil springs and brake pipes

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 150,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroding on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2019 140,265 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 140,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 140,264 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 127,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 127,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 116,327 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering fluid cap damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,388 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 93,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 74,258 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,240 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,226 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,655 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 28,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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AP08 NYB is a 2008 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 106,509 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP08 NYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP08 NYB registered?

AP08 NYB is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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